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F

Verb / ef / Another word for f — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The letter 'f', the sixth letter of the English alphabet.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

accomplishment achievement success realization

Informal

win success hit score

Literary

consummation culmination fruition

Antonyms

success victory triumph win accomplishment achievement

Common collocations

  • major success
  • resounding success
  • complete success
  • personal success
  • business success
  • a success story
  • achieve success
  • ensure success

Word family

noun success
verb succeed
adjective successful
adverb successfully

Usage note

While 'success' generally implies a positive outcome, it can sometimes be used ironically or in contexts where the achievement is questionable or comes at a high cost.

Example sentences

  1. I need to press the 'f' key to type the letter.
  2. The word 'fun' starts with the letter 'f'.
  3. My name has two 'f's in it.
  4. The word 'fish' has an 'f' in it.
  5. I drew an 'f' in my art project.

Quotes

  • F is for friends who do stuff together. - Spongebob Squarepants
  • The F-word is 'fired', not what you were thinking. - President Obama
  • I'm not going to tell you what the F stands for. - Samuel L. Jackson

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